Talk to at least 3 Americans about their opinions regarding stem cell research (using stem cells from human embryos to research possible cures for human genetic diseases. See http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Science/Stem_Cell_Research/)

Ask them at least the following questions, but don't restrict your discussion to these questions only.

1. What do you think is important about this research?

2. Do you think there are ethical questions of concern if researchers use embryos created specifically for the purpose of research? What are your concerns?

3. Do you think there are ethical questions if researchers use embryos in their research that were originally created for infertile couples and are no longer needed by the couple?

4. What do you see as the political, ethical, and religious questions surrounding this issue? Explain.

5. What do you think President Bush should do about this issue?

6. Should this research continue, with or without federal funding?